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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.55, 1,315.26 and 487.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.55, 1,315.26 and 487.53 is: 730.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.55 : 1,315.26 = 487.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.55/1,315.26 = 487.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.55x = 1,315.26 × 487.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.55x = 641,228.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,228.71/877.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.71

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